Site Manager
RPO Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 06 February 2026 - Closing Date 13 April 2026

Job Details

Job Description

A well-established industrial installations company is looking for an experienced Site Manager with strong electrical and site management expertise to oversee end-to-end on-site installations. This mid-management role ensures installations meet design specifications, safety standards, productivity targets, and customer expectations, while leading teams and contributing hands-on technical support when required.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage site installations from planning through commissioning, ensuring quality, safety, productivity, and neatness

  • Conduct site visits, risk assessments, and daily planning of installation activities

  • Order, receive, manage, and return site materials; coordinate specialised equipment and logistics

  • Lead and manage on-site teams, including attendance, timekeeping, discipline, and performance feedback

  • Provide technical guidance, fault-finding, and escalation support on complex electrical installations

  • Oversee commissioning, testing, QC documentation, and site acceptance testing

  • Maintain client communication, attend site meetings, and manage deviations/variations

  • Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental (SHE) regulations and maintain site SHE documentation

  • Monitor tools and equipment, arranging maintenance and repairs as needed

Requirements:

  • Qualified Electrician / Installation Electrician (management qualification advantageous)

  • 3–5 years’ people/team management experience

  • 2–5 years’ industrial installation experience

  • Strong knowledge of EC&I, South African Electrical Standards, and SHE requirements

  • Solid planning, organising, decision-making, and delegation skills

  • Proven people management, coaching, conflict management, and performance management capability

  • High attention to detail, quality standards, and stress tolerance

  • Valid all-clear medical report

Benefits

  • Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
    CV: [email protected].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.